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#OnThisDay in 1992
Llanelli vs Australia at Stradey Park
A classic Ieuan Evans try and two Colin Stephens drop goals helped the Scarlets beat the World Champions 13-9 #ScarletsOTD
November 14, 2024 at 11:29 AM
#OnThisDay in 1926

🏉 Llanelli beat the Maoris by 3 points to nil in front of 20,000 spectators at Stradey.

Sid Hay scored the decisive try in what was described at the time as one of the most thrilling games in the club’s history.

🗓️ 13/11/1926
🏟️ Stradey Park
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November 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#OnThisDay in 2011

🏉 Ben Morgan scored one of the tries of the season against Castres, finishing off a classic Scarlets length-of-the-field move.

Sean Lamont and Jon Davies also crossed for tries in the 31-23 win.

🗓️ 12/11/2011
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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November 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
#OnThisDay in 1990

🏉 Llanelli recovered from 12-0 down away from home to beat Swansea 16-12 in the league.

Ieuan Evans and David Fox scored the Scarlets' tries in the comeback win.

🗓️ 10/11/1990
🏆 Heineken League
🏟️ St Helen's
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November 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
#OnThisDay in 1998

🏉 Llanelli beat Leinster 34-27 - their first European win in Ireland.

It was a memorable night for the Boobyer brothers, with Ian, Neil, and Roddy all scoring tries. Wayne Proctor (2) and Chris Wyatt also crossed.

🗓️ 06/11/1998
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Donnybrook
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November 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
#OnThisDay in 1985

🏉 Llanelli welcomed Fiji to Stradey Park for the first time and played out an unforgettable game.

Scarlets found themselves 25-0 down after 20 minutes, but produced a stunning comeback to win 31-28 in a classic.

🗓️ 05/11/1985
🏟️ Stradey Park
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November 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
#OnThisDay in 1975

🏉 Llanelli drew with Australia 28-28, having let slip a lead of 28-16 with 12 minutes remaining.

Andy Hill and J. J. Williams scored the Scarlets’ tries, with Phil Bennett contributing 20 points from the boot.

🗓️ 04/11/1975
🏟️ Stradey Park
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November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#OnThisDay in 2001

🏉 Matt Cardey scored a competition record five tries against Calvisano, as Llanelli beat the Italians 93-14.

The victory remains the Scarlets’ biggest in European competition.

🗓️ 03/11/2001
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stradey Park
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November 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
#OnThisDay in 2015

🏉 Regan King and Jacob Cowley made Pro12 history by becoming the first father-and-son duo to appear in a game together.

Scarlets won the match, beating the Dragons 25-15 with a bonus point.

🗓️ 30/10/2015
🏆 Guinness Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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October 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
#OnThisDay in 2011

🏉 Scarlets beat Ulster 24-17 at a rain-lashed Parc y Scarlets.

Liam Williams crossed for a try at the end of the first half, with Adam Warren going over in the second to seal the win.

🗓️ 29/10/2011
🏆 RaboDirect Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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October 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#OnThisDay in 2012

🏉 George North try v Edinburgh

🗓️ 26/10/2012
🏆 RaboDirect Pro12
🏟️ Murrayfield
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October 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
#OnThisDay in 2014

🏉 An injury-ravaged Scarlets put in a huge performance to defeat Leicester 15-3 in the European Cup

Harry Robinson and Aled Davies scored the vital tries, capitalising on Tigers’ errors

🗓️ 25/10/2014
🏆 Champions Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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October 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
#OnThisDay in 1992

🏉 Llanelli beat Maesteg 82-13 in the league.

The game was notable for Ieuan Evans scoring six tries for the Scarlets, a record for the most tries in a game at Stradey Park.

🗓️ 24/10/1992
🏆 Heineken League
🏟️ Stradey Park
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October 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
#OnThisDay in 2008

🎥 Mark Jones finished off a superb length-of-the-field try against Stade Francais, after Morgan Stoddart had started the move from his own try line. A great, underrated Scarlets try in Europe.

🗓️ 18/10/2008
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Jean-Bouin
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October 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
#OnThisDay in 2009

🏉 A late penalty from Stephen Jones gave the Scarlets a dramatic 27-25 victory over London Irish

Dan Evans and Mark Jones scored fantastic individual tries in the first half to help secure the win

🗓️ 17/10/2009
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Madejski Stadium
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October 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
#OnThisDay in 2015

🏉 Scarlets defeated Leinster 25-14, with DTH van der Merwe scoring twice on his debut.

James Davies crossed for the game's first try. The win maintained the Scarlets 100% start to the season.

🗓️ 16/10/2015
🏆 Guinness Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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October 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
#OnThisDay in 2016

🏉 Scarlets got off to a winning start in the Champions Cup with a 28-11 victory over Sale Sharks.

The tries on the night came from Gareth Davies and a DTH van der Merwe double.

🗓️ 15/10/2016
🏆 Champions Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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October 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
#OnThisDay in 2012

🎥 Jon Davies try vs Clermont Auvergne

Scarlets started the game well, with the score at 13-13 heading into half-time, before a Morgan Stoddart red card saw the floodgates open in the second half.

🗓️ 13/10/2012
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Marcel-Michelin
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October 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
#OnThisDay in 2013

🏉 Scarlets started their European campaign with an excellent 33-26 win away to Harlequins.

Rhodri Williams, Scott Williams, and Jordan Williams all crossed for superb tries.

🗓️ 12/10/2013
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Twickenham Stoop
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October 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
#OnThisDay in 1992

🏉 Llanelli 20-16 Cardiff
Scarlets Tries: Simon Davies, Mark Perego and Ieuan Evans

🗓️ 10/10/1992
🏆 Heineken League
🏟️ Stradey Park
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October 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
#OnThisDay in 2010

🏉 Scarlets claimed a 43-34 win over Perpignan, scoring some world-class tries in the process.

Rhys Priestland's second an especially iconic try, with the Scarlets at their offloading, attacking best.

🗓️ 09/10/2010
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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October 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
#OnThisDay in 2016

🏉 Scarlets secured a bonus-point victory over the Dragons, winning 31-27.

Steff Evans (2), Liam Williams, and Jonathan Evans scored the tries, with Scott Williams named man-of-the-match.

🗓️ 08/10/2016
🏆 Guinness Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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October 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
#OnThisDay in 2017

🏉 Scarlets defeated the Ospreys 19-18 away in Swansea

Gareth Davies scored twice and Samson Lee went over for the decisive try - his first for the Scarlets in his 101st appearance for the club.

🗓️ 07/10/2017
🏆 Guinness Pro14
🏟️ Liberty Stadium
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October 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
#OnThisDay in 2021

🏉 Scarlets earned their first competitive win under new head coach Dwayne Peel

Tom Rogers and Steff Evans scored the pick of the tries in the 36-13 bonus-point win over the Lions

🗓️ 01/10/2021
🏆 United Rugby Championship
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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October 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
#OnThisDay in 2013

🏉 Scarlets beat Edinburgh 22-9, with tries coming from Nic Reynolds, Jordan Williams, who scored the pick of the tries with a brilliant individual effort, and Jon Davies.

🗓️ 27/09/2013
🏆 RaboDirect Pro12
🏟️ Murrayfield
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September 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM